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Hickson
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Speech 111 provides you with the opportunity to improve your oral communication
skills through performance, analysis of communication as a process, reading
textbook and lectures. In addition to text book material the course will
cover some areas by the use of lecture that are not covered by the text.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Describe Speech communication as a complex, ongoing process and
has a nonverbal accompaniment as great as the influence of language symbols.
2. Identify message generation and speech delivery skills.
3. Reproduce critical thinking by learning to recognize the differences
between types of propositions and the limitations of symbolic languages.
4. Explain how to organize and present several speeches including a
basic informative speech.
5. Identify the basic steps needed to gain confidence when speaking
in front of a group
6. Identify basic concepts of public speaking theory
OFFICE HOURS:
The office number is 1356. The phone number is: 503- 491-7124. Office
hours will be from 8:00-11:00 AM Tuesday and Thursday: Office hours
at 12:00 PM will be by appointment only.
CLASS ACTIVITY ROLL:
If a class activity roll is circulated and you fail to fill out that
roll, points may be deducted. Please print! Your writing should
be clear so that there is no chance for a mistake of identity. Students
are not penalized for prior class activity rolls if they sign up late for
the course.
Absences due to participation intercollegiate functions and other co-curricular trips arranged by the college or illness will be excused. The student requiring the absences from classes will notify his/her instructors at least 12 hours before the time of absence.
Attendance at co-curricular functions is encouraged by the faculty and administration. Students will be excused from class attendance, but not from the responsibility of the work that they miss during their absence for approved functions. In this regard, members of the instructional staff should be as cooperative as possible in helping students so excused to “make up” this work.
If you attend a college activity such as basketball, student government, etc., or illness prevents you from attending class, please notify me on the first day you return to class. The best way is to call 503-491-7124 and leave a message rather than telling me during class and risking my forgetting.
Class activity rolls can take different forms. They can be feedback on a classmate's speeches. They can be class projects or assignments. The class activity rolls will be accounted for that day rather than at the end of the term.
All class activity roll sheets accounted for equal +30 points (The
30 points include 5 bonus points. The maximum with excused absences
25 points.)
one class activity roll sheet uncounted: +20
two class activity roll sheets uncounted: +17
three class activity roll sheets uncounted: +14
four class activity roll sheets uncounted: +11
five class activity roll sheets uncounted: +8
six class activity roll sheets uncounted: +5
seven class activity roll sheets uncounted: +2
eight class activity roll sheets uncounted: -1
nine class activity roll sheets uncounted: -4
GRADING SYSTEM:
This course is based somewhat upon the point system. The top
five percent of the class will receive an “A” no matter what. Other students
will receive an “A” if they reach the correct point total (428).
If projects are assigned, point total will be changed so that same percentage
standards are retained. All written work is due before the last day
of lecture. (If students wish to get their grade earlier, sent and e-mail
to me and I will response as soon as I have the grades computed.)
A= 466-428
B= 427-372
C= 371-335
D= 334-325
CLASS ASSIGNMENTS TO BE COMPLETED BY THE END OF THE TERM FOR TOTAL POINTS!
Attendance
listening tapes
speeches
projects if assigned
PLEASE
Turn off pagers and cell phones before class
SPECIAL NOTE:
Sometimes students are not able to take the final with the class for
unusual circumstances. For those students that alert the instructor
and obtain his consent, a take home examination will be given. It
will be as an essay examination and will be given to the student
when the instructor determines it to be timely.
NOTE ON EQUIPMENT
The computer that is used in the class is my personal computer.
Students have asked to use it for presentations, but since I got a virus
from one of the student's disk, this computer will no longer be available
for student use for student presentations.
EXTRA CREDIT FOR THOSE THAT ARE COMPUTER LITERATE
I believed that the best way to study for a test is to anticipate some of the test items. Therefore because I believe that it will help you to prepare for the examinations, I would like you to write three multi-choice questions for each chapter assigned in class. The questions are to use the PowerPoint format. Write three questions per assigned chapters. This extra credit is due on the last day of class lecture. Point value: 10 points.
EXAMPLE TO BE FOLLOWED
Feedback may be all of the following EXCEPT...
A. AUDITORY
B. TACTILE
C. VISUAL
D. COGNITIVE
REFERENCE: Chapter 2, pp. 8-9
SPECIAL NOTE:
Sometimes students are not able to take the final with the class for
unusual circumstances. For those students that alert the instructor
and obtain his consent, a take home examination will be given. It
will be as an essay examination and be given to the student when the instructor
determines it to be timely.
DIRECTIONS FOR SPEECHES:
On the day of your speech, you will hear your name called. At that
point, walk to the front of the classroom and write your name on
the board.
SPEECH ABOUT BIRTHDAY
This speech will concern events that happen on the day that you were born. Look through Facts on File on different year books in the library and select and event of interest to you that happen on your birthday or the month that you were born. Describe the event based upon its importance, or the uniqueness of the event. The organizational pattern should be importance of event, what happen and what future significance did the event have. Time limit for the speech 4-6 minutes.
There are several good books in the library. Editorials on File R, PN, 4778, E3, Book of the year R AE 5E364, Year book of United Nations R2X.A37 and Facts on File RD 410, .F3
DUE DAY:
INTRODUCTION OF SPEECH
I. How do I get the audience to listen to me?
A. Describe two or three important events that happen the year
of the event
B. Tell us why this event is important
TRANSITION:
C. Please write Central Idea, (Core idea, Thesis statement ) here.
Central idea maybe combined with orientation)
D. Please write the preview the body of the speech here.
TRANSITION:
DISCUSSION\BODY OF THE SPEECH
II. (What do I want to say? How can I order my main ideas?)
A. Tell us what happen
EXAMPLES
1.
2.
TRANSITION:
B. Tell us what the impact will be on the future.
EXAMPLES
1.
2.
TRANSITIONS:
C.
EXAMPLES
1.
2.
TRANSITIONS:
CONCLUSION OF SPEECH
III. (How do I wrap up the speech?)
A. Summary
B. Drive home the central idea here
SPEECH ABOUT PROCESSES
This speech is due:
Time limit: 4-6 minutes
A process is a systematic series of actions that lead to a specific
result of a product. Speeches about processes explain how something
is made, how something is done, or how something works.
Much of the business of living is dependent on the passage of
know how from one generation to the next and increasingly upon everyday
exchange of information. All of us at some point either have to explain
or understand information given to us by others.
PROCESS SPEECH TOPICS
1. How to ski
2. How to play tennis
3. How to fly a plane
4. How to make a sand castle
5. How to tie a fly for a fish
6. How to save money
7. How to water ski
8. How to care for house plants
9. How to tune a car
10. Different types of sports zone defenses
11. How to play Basketball or football
12. How to build a ham radio
13. How to become elected
14. How to make wine
15. How to ski dive
16. How to sky dive
17. Macramé’
18. How to make money from your invention
19. How to stop smoking
20. How to retire early and rich
21. Archery careful demonstration
22. Bowling
23. Backpack what to buy
24. Salmon fishing
25. How to construct a fish aquarium
26. How to make clothes
27. How to sell clothes
28. How write poetry
29. How to make pottery
30. Taking care of plants
31. How to give a massage
32. Resuscitation of heart attack patient
33. How to improve your vocabulary
34. make-up demonstrations
35. No speech on spreading peanut butter on bread
36. a topic of your choice
DUE DAY:
INTRODUCTION OF SPEECH
I. How do I get the audience to listen to me?
A. Please write attention getting material here.
B. Please write motivational material here. (This maybe combined
with
introduction)
TRANSITION:
C. Please write Central Idea, (Core idea, Thesis statement ) here.
Central idea maybe combined with orientation)
D. Please write the preview the body of the speech here.
TRANSITION:
DISCUSSION\BODY OF THE SPEECH
II. (What do I want to say? How can I order my main ideas?)
A.
EXAMPLES
1.
2.
TRANSITION:
B.
EXAMPLES
1.
2.
TRANSITIONS:
C.
EXAMPLES
1.
2.
TRANSITIONS:
CONCLUSION OF SPEECH
III. (How do I wrap up the speech?)
A. Summary
B. Drive home the central idea here
QUIZZES:
The first quiz at 50 points will be given___. Quizzes will be
announced at least one class period in advance. Quiz
#1 will cover chapters. 1, 3, 4 & 8. The second test will cover
chapters: 5, 6, 7, 9 & 11. The second quiz (85 points) will cover
the remaining assigned chapters and class lectures. The sources of test
material will be from past students, the instructor and the author of the
textbook.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS AFTER YOU RECEIVE YOUR EXAMINATION BACK MAKE SURE
THAT YOU FOLLOW THESE STEPS!
(1) Check to make sure that the grader has accurately graded your
test.
Check point total. Check the right or wrong
answers.
(2) If you still do not agree, check the text to be sure that
your answers
are correct.
(3) Make and appointment to see me in my office if you are still
not
happy.
(4) When you arrive at the office bring the text and indicate
why you
believe your answer is correct
PROVERB EVIDENCE AND REASONING SPEECH
This speech is due________________________________
TIME LIMITS: 4-6 minute speech. Question period is an additional
two minutes if necessary.
PURPOSE OF THE PROVERB EVIDENCE AND REASONING SPEECH
In our society, it is often necessary to go beyond simply reaching
a conclusion. It is often necessary to justify that conclusion to
others. This assignment will allow the student to not only reach
a conclusion, but to provide the class with the reasoning process that
justifies that conclusion.
EXPLANATION OF THE EVIDENCE AND REASONING SPEECH
This speech will be followed by a period in which members
of the audience are permitted to ask questions of the speaker.
Make sure that you have supported your position well.
The basic steps that you should follow include: First, select
a topic that you either agree or disagree. Secondly, define what
the proverb means to you. Thirdly, take a position on the proverb.
And lastly, seek examples that will prove that your position is the correct
one.
SPEECH TOPICS
1. The race is not always to the swift.
2. There's about three great moments in a man's life: when he buys
a house, and a car, and a new color TV. That's what America is all
about Archie Bunker, ALL IN THE FAMILY
3. It is very foolish to be greedy!
4. Nothing was ever gained by exchange words in anger.
5. Do not believe everything you hear!
6. If it weren't for art, there wouldn't be any science. Penny Robinson
Lost in Space
7. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing!
8. The thing about cats is that they will always love you, as long
as its you hand that holds the can opener. Lorett, Another World
9. Pride goes before a fall
10. That's why they made tomorrow, so we do not have to do everything
today. Betty Jones Barnaby Jones
11. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush!
12. If you do not stand for something, you will fall for anything!
Michael Evans, Good Times
13. Might makes right.
14. Nothing strengthens the character like a little misfortune. Friar
Tuck. The adventures of Robin Hood
15. If you try to please all, you please none.
16. Ability proves itself by deeds.
17. A possession is worth no more than the use we make
of it.
18. Wicked deeds will not stay hid.
19. Do not grudge others what you cannot enjoy yourself.
20. A fine coast is not always an indication of an attractive mind.
21. Greatness has its penalties!
22. It is better to yield than to come to misfortune through stubbornness.
23. Our best blessings are often least appreciated.
24. There are manly who pretend to despise and be little that which
is beyond their reach.
25. Those who would mend others must first mend themselves.
26. He who hesitates is lost
27. A rolling stone gathers no moss.
29. My country right or wrong!
30. Use key word Proverb on the search engine
ANY OTHER QUOTATION OR PROVERB THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED.
DUE DAY:
ASSIGNED LISTENING:
In the library there is an audio tape EFFECTIVE LISTENING (BF 723 .L5
E44) by Kevin J. Murphy. Please listen to this tape. Turn the time
card into me. This assignment must be completed before the last day
of instruction. It is fair game to ask questions based upon tape
during any quiz or test. Value of tape: 6 points.
EXTRA CREDIT:
Students will receive ten points for attendance of a speech contest. All extra credit will be graded on a quality basis. If extra credit assignment is not up to instructor standard points may be deducted. This assignment must be completed before the last day of instruction
world wide web extra credit
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PERCENTAGE STANDARDS:
A= 92%-100%
B= 91%-80%
C= 79%-72%
TEST GRADES:
(With the point system sometimes students are unclear how well they
are doing. Test will be returned with points earned listed on the
test answer sheet. For those students who would like to know what
these points mean in a more traditional grade orientation, I am providing
the following point break down. (The final grade for the class will
be determined by adding up the points, however.)
FIRST QUIZ:
A=50-45
B= 44-40
C= 39-36
EXAMINATION
A= 85-78
B= 77-68
C= 67-61
LATE ASSIGNMENTS:
Assignments must be presented when scheduled. For sufficient
reason, you may be allowed to delay your assignment if such arrangements
are made in advance with me. Regardless, you may have points subtracted
for any late assignments.
STANDARDS FOR PAPERS
There are eight standards for written papers.
written in blue or black ink or typed in black
use white standard paper
be neat and legible handwriting or typing
written on side of the page only
put heading in the upper left-hand corner of the first page
center the title on the top line of the first page
double space
number pages and write name at the top of each page
NOTE: Correct spelling, punctuation, and usage are always important.
Points will be deducted for frequent errors.
FORMAT FOR SPEECH STUDENT CLIQUES
Name of the speaker
best points of presentation
areas that could be improved upon
GENERAL COMMENTS:
CRITERIA FOR GRADING SPEECHES:
The grade of “C” is the normal grade for a speech that meets all the
basic requirements of the assignment satisfactorily. Specifically, for
the grade of “C” a speech should:
(a) Conform to the type of assigned speech (inform, lecture,
etc.);
(b) Conform reasonable to the time limit (a 4-6 minutes
speech should
not be shorter than 3 1\2 minutes or longer than 7 1\2 minutes;
(c) Conform to basic essentials of sound organization--a clear
central
idea
adequately supported by main ideas;
(d) Conform to the special requirements for the assignments that
may be
made
by instructor, such as a number of supporting materials, etc.;
(e) Conform to reasonable standards of intellectual achievement
in the
development of subject and support of assertions;
(f) Conform to reasonable standards of direct and expressive
delivery;
(g) Conform to reasonable standards of correctness in grammar,
pronunciation, and articulation;
(h) Conform to the date for which the speech is assigned and
is to be
presented.
For the grade of “B” the speech should meet the aforementioned standards
AND IN ADDITION IT SHOULD:
(a) contain elements of vividness and special interest in style;
(b) be of more than average simulative quality in challenging
to think;
(c) demonstrate skill in understanding difficulty concepts, or
in
winning
agreement from listeners initially disposed to disagree;
(d) establish report of a high order through style an delivery
which
achieve
especially communicative response from the audience.
For the grade of “A” the speech should meet the aforementioned standards
AND IN ADDITION it should:
(a) constitute a genuinely individual contribution by the speaker
to the
thinking of
the audience;
(b) achieve a variety and flexibility of mood and manner suited
to the
multiple
differentiation of thought and feeling demanded by the subject
and by
the speaker;
(c) illustrate skillful mastery of transitions and of emphasis
of the
speaker's main ideas;
(d) achieve skillful mastery of progression of thought from resolution
that evolves naturally from the nature of
the material presented by
the speaker;
(e) be delivered with ease, confidence and with superior poise.
Grade of “D” and “F” will result from speeches which in relative degree fail to meet the standards outlined for the “C” speech.
POINT SYSTEM FOR SPEECHES:
Outstanding = 110
Superior = 100
Excellent = 90
Good = 80
Fair = 70
Unprepared 60 (This means that you at least made an effort to give a
speech even though it was not successful)
DIRECTIONS: YOUR INSTRUCTOR HAS A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT ASSIGNMENTS THAT
MAY CAUSE HIM TO MISS CLASS. THE LIST OF PROJECTS WILL CORRESPOND
TO THE MISSED CLASS DAYS WITH PROJECT #1 FOR THE FIRST DAY MISSED AND PROJECT
#2 FOR THE SECOND DAY, ETC. THE ASSIGNMENTS ARE WORTH THREE POINTS
EACH. THE FOLLOWING DAYS WILL NOT REQUIRE PROJECTS BECAUSE HOLIDAYS
ARE CAMPUS WIDE OR DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY:.
THREE POINTS WILL BE ADDED TO THE TOTAL POINTS FOR THE CLASS FOR EACH
ASSIGNMENT. POINT TOTALS FOR CLASS WILL BE ADJUSTED ACCORDING TO
PERCENTAGE 92%= “A” FOR EXAMPLE. VALUE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: 3 POINTS.
[Reserve under the name of Larry Dawkins]
PROJECT #1 Tape #1 Listen to Mastering the gentle art of
verbal self-defense by Suzette Haden Elgin (PN 4121.M3)
PROJECT #2 Tape #2 Listen to Mastering the gentle art of verbal self-defense by Suzette Haden Legion
PROJECT #3 Tape #3 Listen to Mastering the gentle art of verbal self-defense by Suzette Haden Elgin
PROJECT #4 Tape #4 Listen to Mastering the gentle art of verbal self-defense by Suzette Haden Elgin
PROJECT #5 Tape #5 Listen to Mastering the gentle art of verbal self-defense by Suzette Haden Elgin
Project #6 Tape #6 Listen to Mastering the gentle art of verbal self-defense by Suzette Haden Elgin
CIVILITY
You are expected to treat eachother with respect and dignity.
Treat oter students and teachers the way you want to be treated.
College rules indicate that behavior that is disruptive to the learning
environment will not be tolerated because it infringes ont he rights of
other studtends freed to learn. If your behavior is disruptive you
may be referred tothe Office of the Dean of Students for disciplinary action.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: You should keep a record of all points (grades) you received in this class. They are evidence of assignments completed and points earned. If any confusion arises concerning your performance in class, you will hold proof.
COURSE OUTLINE
(Subject to change when I think it makes good educational sense.)
Course introduction pp. 1-9 (Chapter 1)
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING
Use of the Ungame
Why study speech?
Nonverbal communication
Listening
Propositions
Positive thinking
Speech language (analogy, Imagery)
Common Ground
ORGANIZATION AND OUTLINING OF A SPEECH
Selection of the topic
Basic elements of a speech
Central idea, core idea, thesis statement
Body of a speech
Audience expectations
Introduction of a speech
Conclusion of a speech
Speech delivery
Speech evaluation
Review of text for quiz #1 (questions and answers from the class on
chapters
of the test)
Quiz #1 (text) Chapter 1, 3, 4 & 8. (Will be announced first day of class) Make-up Quiz #1 (date will be announced first day of class) (Test only for those who wish to raise their grades.) It is not required that you take the second test. The first test answers will be presented in class. (No class time will be used for the make--up test).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR FIRST SPEECH
Dawkins’ list of no (Handout)
Discussion of Birthday speech
Selection of topics for process speech
Birthday speech
Birthday speech
Birthday speech
Birthday speech
THIS SPEECH WILL EMPHASIS SPEECH ORGANIZATION. (FOR EXAMPLE,
ARE ALL OF THE PARTS OF THE SPEECH OUTLINE PRESENT IN THE ORAL PRESENTATION?
HAS THE STUDENT GIVE GOOD EVIDENCE OF HAVING
NOT JUST READ THE CLASS TEXT, BUT HAVING LISTEN TO CLASS
LECTURE.)
CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AND PRESENTATION SKILLS
Predictions
Slanting
Ethics
Using visual aids
Process speeches presented in class
Process speeches presented in class
Process speeches presented in class
Process speeches presented in class
THIS SERIES OF LECTURES WILL CONTAIN MATERIAL THAT WILL BOTH IMPROVE THE CONTENT OF THE SPEECH AS WELL AS MAKE THE CLASS BETTER AT CRITICAL LISTENING SKILLS.
Criticism
Definition
Polls
First Amendment \ Free speech
Review of student video tape on this topic
THIS SECOND SPEECH WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE BASIS OF DELIVERY. DOES THE STUDENT PRESENT THE SPEECH OR SIMPLY READ SPEECH WRITTEN THE LAST MINUTES FROM A PAPER. DOES THE STUDENT MAINTAIN EYE CONTACT WITH THE AUDIENCE: DOES THE STUDENT PRESENT THE SPEECH WITH EXPRESSION OR REPEAT IDEAS WITHOUT VIGOR? ONE OTHER ELEMENT WILL BE ADDED AND THAT IS THE USE OF THE MICROPHONE. THE STUDENT WILL BE EXPECTED TO LEARN HOW TO GIVE A SPEECH USING THE MICROPHONE DURING CLASS.
Final speech
Final speech
Final speech
Final speech
Discussion of final speech and selection of topic lecture on use of microphone (handout) Karen Fen’s speech is on We are judged by the company we keep.
case study
case study
case study
case study
REVIEW FOR QUIZ TWO
ROOM----------Test on over all concepts of the class taken from lecture
& textbook material. Test on class lecture will cover class lectures
on speech organization, use of support material, propositions, slanting,
speech ethics, Criticism, use of visual aids, use of definitions
during a speech, polls and freedom of speech. Chapters 5, 6, 7, 9
& 11 will also be included from the text.
*NOTE: Sometimes a student will under estimate the complexity of the
textbook material and not devote enough study time for the text.
There will be a make-up quiz for those wishing to raise their grades.
If a student, for good reason, misses the scheduled quiz, s\he will be
expected to take the make-up quiz on their first day back in class.
**These pages provide back up the lecture
***If students with their grades faster or at a different address than
listed by the college, please give me a self addressed post card and I
will mail it when I know your grade. Another way is to send me your e-mail
address and I will sent it to you that way.